thrifty adj

1 careful and diligent in the use of resources [ant: wasteful]

2 mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money" [syn: careful] [also: thriftiest, thriftier]

English

Adjective

thrifty

1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.
2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.

Related terms

• thrift

Translations

• French: économe ,
• Spanish: economico

Antonyms

• spendthrift

Thrifty is the name of several companies

• Thrifty Foods
• Thrifty Drug Stores (now Rite Aid)
• Thrifty Rent A Car (part of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group)

It is also a name given to a type of phenotype

• Thrifty phenotype

See also

• Thrift

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